The Israeli military has removed two soldiers from duty and sentenced them to 30 days in detention, for destroying a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon.
The military has apologized, but questions remain about its history of attacks on religious sites
Al Jazeera’s Nida Ibrahim reports from Ramallah, occupied West Bank.
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The US is using a naval blockade to pressure Iran into reaching a peace deal.
It’s a huge blow to its economy and global oil supplies, as analysts warn it could threaten energy security in Asia.
Al Jazeera’s Julide Ayger explains how the measure is being implemented.
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A large fire is still raging at Russia's Tuapse oil refinery, a week after it was first struck by a Ukrainian drone.
The Black Sea facility sells most of its products for export.
It was producing around 240,000 barrels of oil per day before it had to be shut down.
The region's tourism sector is also expected to be badly affected by the fire.
Al Jazeera's Yulia Shapovalova reports from Tuapse on the Russian Black Sea coast.
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Survivors of a deadly building fire in Hong Kong have returned to retrieve their belongings.
It's been five months since the fire ripped through the apartment block, killing 168 people.
Many are still demanding justice.
Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok reports from Hong Kong.
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More than a million Europeans have signed a petition asking the EU to suspend a trade deal with Israel for its atrocities in Gaza.
Three states — Spain, Ireland and Slovenia — tabled a proposal backing the call.
But Germany and Italy blocked the move.
So, can a divided EU become a strong force opposing Israeli actions in the Middle East?
Presenter: Imran Khan
Guests:
Bobby McDonagh -- Former Irish ambassador to the EU
Daniel Levy -- President of the US / Middle East Project
Dan Perry -- Former editor of the Associated Press for Europe, the Middle East and Africa
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The IRGC’s capture of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz reflects the government’s deep dissatisfaction with the US blockade, according to Professor Foad Izadi of the University of Tehran.
“Under international law, blockading another country is an act of war,” he told Al Jazeera. “The Iranian government believed there was a ceasefire, and engaging in acts of war during a ceasefire is a violation of it.”
He noted that an Iranian ship was fired upon just 24 hours before the next round of negotiations was due in Islamabad.
“They want the blockade lifted, and what you are seeing today is their response.
“The blockade is designed to suffocate the Iranian people in the hope that they take to the streets and seek regime change, which was Trump’s stated goal from the outset.”
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Pakistan’s last-minute intervention was decisive in securing the ceasefire extension, according to Maleeha Lodhi, former Pakistani ambassador to the US.
“Pakistan’s top military and civilian leadership conveyed to Washington the need to extend the ceasefire so that a window could be found and space created for diplomacy to be pursued,” she told Al Jazeera.
On the current impasse, Lodhi said, “Both sides want an off-ramp.”
“Neither would want to go back to war. But at the same time, neither side wants to give the other any kind of a win before the talks even get going.
“President Trump seems to say different things at different times, and sometimes in the same breath. That does not build trust, and it does not build the positive atmosphere you need for talks.
“Hopes are not exactly fading, diplomacy is not dead. It is just getting harder to get it going.”
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Twelve elite British universities are accused of hiring a private security firm with military intelligence ties to track pro-Palestine student protests. Students were reportedly flagged through social media monitoring without their awareness, sparking debate over surveillance and free speech in UK higher education.
Learn more about the campus accountability mapping project.
In this episode:
- Aaron Walawalkar, Investigative Reporter, Liberty Investigations
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li and Sarí el-Khalili with Spencer Cline, Catherine Nouhan, Tuleen Barakat and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker and Noor Wazwaz.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Rick Rush mixed this episode. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
3000 containers of goods destined for Iran have ended up stranded in Pakistan, as a direct result of the US naval blockade.
Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid has more from Islamabad.
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Lebanon’s information minister says Israel is “besieging journalists” in southern Lebanon, calling for their immediate protection and holding Israel responsible for their safety.
Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett has the latest from Tyre, southern Lebanon.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has seized two cargo ships, the MSC Francesca and the Epaminondes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran accuses the vessels of operating without authorisation and manipulating navigation systems.
Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem has more from Tehran and Mike Hanna is monitoring developments from the White House.
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Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has condemned Israel's ongoing occupation of Lebanese land and rejected the so-called Israeli "yellow line" buffer zone, raising fears of a long-term occupation similar to Gaza. In southern Lebanon, the Israeli military's map shows a zone several kilometres deep where it wants to be free of Hezbollah, with Israel asserting control by fire and levelling villages where Shia Muslims live, declaring at least 50 towns no-go zones — unlike during Israel's 18-year occupation that ended in 2000, people are not being allowed back. Hezbollah is relying on guerrilla tactics — near daily attacks and ambushes — to break any military boundary Israel tries to impose.
By Israel's own admission, Hezbollah is still south of the yellow line, meaning this is contested territory.
Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr reported from southern Lebanon.
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US President Donald Trump has accused China of secretly assisting Iran during the war on Iran, after US forces intercepted a ship he described as a “gift from Beijing”.
He said the vessel was carrying unspecified cargo, adding he was “surprised” by the alleged shipment.
China rejected the accusation, insisting it is a foreign-flagged vessel and that Beijing remains neutral.
The comments come amid heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where maritime security has been under strain during the war on Iran.
Beijing has stepped up diplomatic engagement with regional and European leaders, while criticising US naval actions as an escalation.
China’s reliance on Iranian oil has been heavily disrupted since the start of the war, reshaping energy flows to Asia.
The row risks further straining US–China relations ahead of Trump’s planned visit to Beijing.
Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu reports from Beijing, China.
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Nearly one in three people in Somalia are facing hunger as food, fuel and water costs rise.
Years of failed rains, alongside floods and conflict, have devastated livelihoods, especially in Jubaland.
In Kismayo, drought has wiped out livestock, a key source of income.
More than half a million displaced people are now living in camps with limited access to food and aid.
Families arriving in camps report severe shortages, with malnutrition cases rising among children.
Aid cuts and disrupted supply routes linked to the war on Iran are worsening the crisis.
Officials warn humanitarian assistance is insufficient, leaving many without immediate support.
Al Jazeera's Catherine Soi reports from Luglow, Jubaland State, Southern Somalia.
Francesca Sangiorgi, Humanitarian Director of Save the Children, told Al Jazeera that fuel and food prices have surged by up to 30 percent, with Somalia importing 70 percent of its food. The humanitarian response plan is just 12 percent funded, and 1.84 million children face acute malnutrition. "We want to make sure these children have a chance at life," she said.
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China's economy is off to a strong start this year, even as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran disrupts global energy markets.
It grew by 5 percent in the first quarter, beating expectations.
But, beneath the headline numbers, the situation is more complex.
Weak domestic consumption, a struggling property sector and a shrinking population are still weighing on the economy.
Beijing, though, is doubling down - investing heavily in high-tech industries and green energy, where it already dominates global supply chains.
And as the Iran war reshapes energy flows, China may be more insulated than most.
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In a neonatal unit in Khan Younis, doctors are reporting an unprecedented surge in newborn babies born with severe congenital anomalies. Health officials say the increase is linked to wartime conditions—widespread hunger, contaminated water, collapsed healthcare services, and the stress of ongoing Israeli bombardment. Neonatal deaths rose by 50% in the past year compared to pre-war figures. Many of the infants require specialist care that is no longer available, and some cases prove fatal within days of birth.
Al Jazeera's Ibrahim al-Khalili reports from Khan Younis, Gaza.
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Two ships have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in a key global shipping route.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations says one vessel was targeted off the coast of Iran.
Another container ship, reportedly the MSC Francesca, was fired upon northeast of Oman, sustaining heavy damage.
Iranian media claims the attack followed the vessel’s failure to heed warnings, describing it as enforcement of maritime rules.
The situation in the strait remains highly volatile, with both Iranian and United States forces affecting navigation.
Gulf states are calling for de-escalation and the reopening of the vital shipping lane.
Mediation efforts, including those led by Pakistan, aim to bring both sides back to negotiations.
Al Jazeera’s Malik Traina reports from Kuwait City.
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The war on Iran could push 2.5 million Indians below the poverty line, according to a new United Nations report, as rising energy and food costs squeeze household budgets.
Millions of households are facing severe shortages of cooking gas—a key import—whilst the cost of vegetables, water, electricity and medicine has doubled in recent months.
Earlier this month, thousands of factory workers rioted over the rising cost of living, forcing the government to raise wages at a time when the war has already stretched finances to breaking point.
Al Jazeera's Neha Poonia reports from Uttar Pradesh in northern India.
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The European Union has again failed to agree on suspending its association agreement with Israel despite mounting pressure.
The deal provides extensive free trade and cooperation, but critics argue Israel may be breaching its human rights clause.
In 2025, the European Commission said there were indications of violations linked to civilian deaths in Gaza and restrictions on aid.
Spain and others pushed to uphold Article 2, urging action to defend international law, but failed to secure a majority.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas rejected claims the bloc is losing credibility.
More than one million citizens, along with UN experts and former diplomats, have called for suspending the agreement.
Key states including Germany and Italy opted to keep the pact, fuelling frustration over the EU’s inaction.
Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports from Luxembourg.
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Mark Kimmett, a retired US Army general and former Assistant Secretary of State for Political and Military Affairs, joins Al Jazeera live from the studio. He says the ceasefire extension is expected as both sides want to avoid war, but real progress is limited, warning talks may lead to a prolonged “frozen conflict” rather than a resolution.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says the Druzhba pipeline is ready to resume operations after being damaged earlier this year. The pipeline, which carries Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia, was halted in January following a strike blamed on Russia.
The announcement comes ahead of a crucial meeting of European Union foreign ministers, who are expected to discuss unlocking a $106bn financial package for Ukraine.
Officials say momentum is building after Viktor Orbán — previously seen as pro-Russian — was voted out, raising hopes Hungary may lift its veto.
Meanwhile, Russia says a fire continues to burn at the Port of Tuapse more than a day after a Ukrainian drone strike. The port, a major hub for oil exports, has seen significant damage to infrastructure and storage facilities, with at least one fatality reported.
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A senior UK official has told a parliamentary committee he felt pressured to fast-track the appointment of Peter Mandelson as British ambassador to Washington. Former Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins said the process was rushed, raising concerns over transparency and due diligence.
Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull reports from London.
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Iran has set a key precondition for entering talks, insisting that the blockade on its ports must be lifted before any negotiations can begin. Officials accuse the United States of violating the ceasefire by targeting an Iranian vessel, escalating tensions just hours before the truce deadline.
Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashim reports from Tehran, where defiant messages continue from senior leaders and military officials, signaling readiness for confrontation while warning regional countries against supporting any potential attacks. Iran maintains it can defend its interests and counter pressure, emphasizing that ongoing restrictions amount to an act of war.
Despite rising tensions, US President Donald Trump has announced an extension of the ceasefire without specifying a timeline, keeping a fragile pause in fighting.
Al Jazeera’s Chief US correspondent Alan Fisher reports from Washington, DC, saying the extension comes at the last moment, leaving key questions about who Washington has been engaging with in Tehran and whether there is real progress toward a deal.
Meanwhile, Jason Campbell, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, says the tone of Washington’s messaging suggests an attempt to portray Iran as divided, while shifting pressure onto Tehran to present a unified proposal for future talks.
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Pakistan is making last-ditch diplomatic efforts to salvage talks between the United States and Iran as a ceasefire deadline rapidly approaches. Officials say both civilian and military leadership are actively engaging with all sides, urging them to maintain the fragile truce announced two weeks ago.
Al Jazeera’s Osama bin Javaid reports from Islamabad, with Kimberly Harkett reporting from Washington, DC.
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In this episode of This is America, hosted by Cyril Vanier, Al Jazeera asks a critical question: who is really calling the shots in Iran – and is the US even talking to the right people as it tries to end the US‑Israel war on Iran?
From Washington, Vanier sets the scene seven weeks into the conflict. The Iranian state has not collapsed; instead, a new generation of Revolutionary Guard commanders is driving a harder bargain. While Iranian diplomats turn up for talks, the IRGC signals it is ready to maximise economic pain by threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for global oil supplies.
Heidi Zhou‑Castro explains how the US president boasts of having killed so many senior Iranian leaders that “there’s nobody to talk to” – yet that same decapitation strategy may have removed interlocutors Washington now needs. She also tracks how US media moved from briefly hailing progress to warning that peace talks are “in doubt” after mixed messages from Tehran and renewed IRGC attacks on tankers.
Mike Hanna, reporting live from the White House, shows how the president’s victory narrative clashes with confusion inside his own team. Officials insist the US has already “won” the war and destroyed Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, yet even basic details such as when the ceasefire ends seem to shift with the president’s changing statements, complicating diplomacy and planning.
On the ground and online, Alex Baird highlights how one weekend seemed to offer a breakthrough: the Strait of Hormuz “completely open”, according to the US president and Iran’s foreign minister, Abas Araghchi. Within hours, the IRGC opened fire on a commercial tanker, fuelling the perception of “two Irans” – civilian leaders talking compromise and the Guard corps ready to torpedo any deal if it undermines their power.
Manuel Rapalo steps back to examine the deep trust deficit. He traces Iran’s secret nuclear work, the 2015 JCPOA, the US withdrawal from that deal, Iran’s subsequent uranium enrichment and its backing for regional allies. Both sides now assume they will be lied to, bombed or otherwise deceived, making verifiable constraints and enforcement mechanisms far more important than political promises.
In the studio, former US Ambassador to Bahrain William Roebuck and former US policy planner Jon Alterman assess how far US pressure has really gone in reshaping Iran’s choices. They argue that despite leadership losses, Iran’s system is designed with redundancy: new figures step in, the IRGC tightens its grip and the state remains capable of calibrated retaliation and tough negotiation. They also question whether the US president is seeking a realistic agreement or an Iranian capitulation that looks increasingly out of reach.
As US and Iranian teams meet under a fragile ceasefire, This is America asks whether Washington can secure a meaningful deal when it is unclear who truly speaks for Iran – and whether the US president’s claims of total victory can survive the messy, contested reality of war, deterrence and divided power in Tehran, analysis.
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Mark Kimmitt, a retired US general and former diplomat, tells Al Jazeera the current posturing by the United States and Iran is an old playbook.
“It’s a classic way of fighting your way to the negotiating table,” he said. “Both sides want to demonstrate that they’re capable of fighting and they’re willing to fight, but down deep both sides want to negotiate.”
Kimmitt predicted over the next few days, “We’re going to see who blinks first.”
“They may not want peace right now, and certainly they don’t want the terms that are being offered by both sides,” he added. “But my guess is that there will be an extension of the ceasefire.”
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In Somalia, three failed rainy seasons have destroyed livelihoods, forcing families to flee their homes.
Global economic shocks linked to the Iran war are driving up the cost of food and other essentials.
Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from Kismayo, southern Somalia.
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Brazil’s prisons are severely overcrowded, leaving many inmates with minimal space and few meaningful activities.
But a new reading initiative is working to change this.
It's offering prisoners a chance to engage their minds and reduce their sentences.
Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiew reports from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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A report by the UN and European Union estimates it will take 71 billion dollars to rebuild Gaza.
About a third of that is needed just to restore essential services destroyed by Israel's war.
So, how will Gaza be rebuilt and who will pay?
Presenter: Adrian Finighan
Guests:
Xavier Abu Eid -- political analyst and former Communications Director for the Palestine Liberation Organization
Sultan Barakat -- Professor of Public Policy at Hamad Bin Khalifa University and a specialist in post-conflict reconstruction
Raja Khalidi -- Director General of the Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute
Ahmed Muin Abu Amsha - music teacher living in Gaza
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Funerals are being in Gaza after Israeli attacks killed at least five people.
Mourners gathered in Khan Younis in the south of the strip, where three Palestinians were killed in an attack near a police checkpoint.
Further north, in Beit Lahiya, a Palestinian woman was killed by Israeli gunboat fire.
Gaza's health ministry says more than 780 Palestinians have been killed since the start of a ceasefire in October.
Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum has the latest from Gaza City, Palestine.
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